Monday, September 1, 2025, is Labor Day, which is one of 12 official federal holidays in the United States. The day is observed on the first Monday of every September.

Labor Day celebrates the labor movement in the United States and the contributions that workers of all stripes make to the country, to companies, and to the economy. It recognizes that America would not be the economic powerhouse that it is without the average worker.

However, in recent decades, Labor Day’s original purpose of celebrating America’s workforce has taken a back seat to commerce. Retailers often hold significant sales on Labor Day, with many choosing to remain open instead of closing for the holiday. Labor Day is also seen as the unofficial end to summer and the beginning of fall.

As for what is open and what

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